Prof. Feroz Ali launches 'Ali on Patents', a free online treatise containing curated judicial texts and original commentary, aimed at patent professionals and students.
Prof. Feroz Ali Launches Free Digital Treatise 'Ali on Patents'
Professor Feroz Ali has launched Ali on Patents (www.aop.onl), a free, open-access digital version of his acclaimed 2007 patent law treatise. The platform, designed for patent lawyers, agents, examiners, judges, and students, offers curated judicial decisions, statutory interpretations, and original commentary — all authored either by courts or by Prof. Ali himself, with no AI-generated content used in its compilation.
The site features two types of pages: commentary articles explaining complex patent doctrines, and direct reproductions of landmark judgments with annotations. It covers key topics including inventive step, sufficiency of disclosure, amendment practices, pre-grant oppositions, and compulsory licensing. Its structure allows users to cite directly from the site, with proper attribution and verifiable sources.
"Everything on the site is either my own words or the words of the court,"stated Prof. Ali in a LinkedIn announcement. This commitment to authenticity enhances its utility as a reference tool in litigation, prosecution, and academic writing. The digital format also allows for regular updates, ensuring alignment with evolving jurisprudence.
For IP practitioners, this resource fills a critical gap in accessible, reliable, and citable material on Indian patent law. Its launch coincides with growing demand for clarity amid debates over access to medicines and innovation incentives. Firms and litigators may consider integrating it into their research workflows, particularly for pre-litigation analysis and patent office responses.
